Guide Nova N435 Thermal Riflescope

Most thermal riflescopes under $1,500 cut corners — 17μm sensor pitch, polymer housing, no ballistics integration. The Guide Nova N435 doesn't. A 400 × 300 12μm sensor with 20mK NETD in a magnesium alloy chassis, paired with the TargetIR Ballistics app and a 1,950-yard detection range, puts the N435 ahead of polymer-bodied ATN ThOR LTV scopes at the same price and on equal footing with the AGM Rattler V2 35-384 (~$1,795) at $300 less. Key Features 400 × 300 @ 12μm sensor with 20mK NETD — finer pixel pitch than 17μm 384-class competitors; sharper edges on hot signatures, lower noise in low-thermal-contrast scenes 35mm F1.0 germanium lens, 3.3x – 13.2x optical magnification — covers close-range identification through 200+ yard target work; 7.9° × 5.9° field of view (13 × 10 m at 100 m) 1,800m / 1,950yd man-target detection — pairs the sensor and lens for the longest detection in the Nova series 0.39" 1024 × 768 AMOLED display, 48mm eye relief — generous eye box for offhand and prone shooting TargetIR Ballistics app — Bluetooth pairing for ballistic profiles, calibers, and trajectory calculation; Guide's app maintains a regularly updated database for common calibers and manufacturers Recoil-triggered auto-recording — captures a 15-second video plus 5 photos automatically when the rifle fires; review POI without fumbling for a record button Magnesium alloy housing — at the $1,500 price point most competitors use polymer; magnesium is lighter, stiffer, and holds zero better through temperature swings IP67 weather sealing — rain, dew, and dust ingress rated 7.5-hour runtime with hot-swap external 18500 — built-in custom cell powers short bursts, replaceable 18500 (×2 included) extends to a full night; 20W fast charging supported 6,000J shock rating — manufacturer's published mechanical durability spec WiFi (2.4G + 5G), Bluetooth, 32 GB internal storage — onboard photo/video recording with audio Seven image palettes — White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Green Hot, Iron Red, Blue Hot, Sepia Ideal For Predator and varmint hunters working open fields, food plots, and fence lines from 50 to 250+ yards — the 35mm lens and 3.3x base magnification cover the classic predator hunting envelope without sacrificing close-quarters acquisition Hunters who want app-driven ballistics — the TargetIR ballistics database and trajectory calculator simplify holdovers in the field; pair once, profile your rifle, hunt with confidence Mid-budget thermal buyers stepping up from a polymer ATN ThOR LTV — the magnesium chassis, finer sensor pitch, and 10-year US warranty are the meaningful upgrade at this price Hunters who shoot first and review later — the auto-record-on-recoil feature captures the shot for review and training, no thumb-fumbling required Accessories & Compatibility Quick-release scope mount included in the box — ships ready to install on standard Picatinny rails; no additional mounting hardware needed for most setups Pair the TargetIR Ballistics app via Bluetooth to load your rifle's ballistic profile, then view holdover and wind drift solutions on the eyepiece in the field Ships with two 18500 batteries, charger, USB-C to USB-C cable, lens cover, eye mask, quick-release scope mount, quick start guide, and warranty card 10-year manufacturer warranty backed by Guide's US-based repair center in Texas